Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
North British
★ 5.00
£90
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 45.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 35 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £89.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £90 vs £106.
For beginners: North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £89.95)
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£89.95 vs £106.37)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy North?
North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only North British 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)